Zephyranthes rosea (Rain Lily)
Zephyranthes rosea (Rain Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting broad, upward-facing, sugar-pink flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with bright yellow stamens and a small white throat.
Zephyranthes rosea (Rain Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting broad, upward-facing, sugar-pink flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with bright yellow stamens and a small white throat. Blooming in succession in late summer and early fall, they sit atop upright stems rising above a tuft of semi-erect, grass-like, bright green leaves. Brightening up the garden for weeks, this beauty looks pretty in rock gardens, at the front of borders or in containers.
- Grows up to 8 in. tall (20 cm) and 2 in. wide (5 cm). Will naturalize and spread to create charming colonies.
- Thrives in full sun in moderately fertile, moist and well-drained soils. Protect from winter wet.
- Spectacular when planted in great swathes along paths or sidewalks. Good candidate for border fronts, rock gardens and containers.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Zephyranthes rosea is only hardy to zones 9-11. Therefore, in cooler areas, the bulbs will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a cool, dry place before being replanted in spring. If grown in pots or containers, they should also be overwintered in a cool, frost-free location with just enough moisture to keep the soil from totally drying out.
- Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets in spring.
- Native to Peru and Colombia.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 10 – 12 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Zephyranthes – Rain Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late)Fall |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 1" – 2" (2cm – 5cm) |
Spacing | 3″ – 4″ (7cm – 10cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |